AnAge entry for Acrochordus javanicus

Classification (HAGRID: 03267)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Reptilia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Squamata
                Family: Acrochordidae
                    Genus: Acrochordus
Species
Acrochordus javanicus
Common name
Javan wart snake

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
5.8 years (captivity)
Source
ref. 451
Sample size
Small
Data quality
Questionable
Observations

Not much is known about the longevity of this species, though one captive specimen lived to 5.8 years [0451]. Maximum longevity could be considerably underestimated, though.

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity
Male sexual maturity
Gestation
167 days
Adult weight
9,561 g

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

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ITIS 634833
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Taxonomy ID 39267
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